I Have Potatoes Left From Spring Harvest. I Have Several Sprouts. How Can I Preserve Potato Slips Until Next Spring?

Question

My potatoes from harvest have several sprouts. How can I save these for next spring planting?

Answer 1

You can save potatoes for another planting to harvest later this year. Properly cured and stored, those harvested later in the year can last 6 to 8 months. Here is how to preserve them:

https://extension.oregonstate.edu/news/tips-keeping-harvested-potatoes-fresh#

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/storing-garden-potatoes.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/potato/how-to-grow-potatoes-when-to-plant-potatoes.htm

https://blogs.extension.iastate.edu/answerline/2024/04/02/spouting-or-greening-potatoes-keep-or-toss/